Cartoon Network Launches Browser-Based MMOG for Kids

January 14, 2009

Cartoon Network Launches
Browser-Based MMOG for Kids

CARTOON NETWORK UNIVERSE:
FUSIONFALL Available to Play Starting Today

Cartoon Network New Media along with
its development partner, Grigon Entertainment, announced today the launch of its
AAA, browser-based massively multiplayer online game (MMOG), Cartoon Network
Universe: FusionFall.

“We are excited to launch FusionFall,
our most ambitious game to date from Cartoon Network,” said Paul Condolora,
Senior Vice President, digital for Turner Broadcasting System Inc.’s Animation,
Young Adults and Kids Media Group. “With ground-breaking game play and our
international development with Grigon, FusionFall expands on our commitment to
producing quality games. We know kids will enjoy teaming up with their favorite
Cartoon Network characters in this new dynamic world.”

During the beta phase leading up to
launch, more than 2.5 million accounts were created, with fans spending hours
playing the game. FusionFall is supported by Unity Technology, which allows the
game to be played in most Internet browsers on both Macs and PCs. Several safety
features, including Crisp Thinking’s NetModerator technology, have also been
incorporated into the game to provide a safe environment for kids.

“The response to FusionFall during
our beta phase and sneak peek play weekends has been phenomenal,” said Chris
Waldron, executive producer of FusionFall. “We’re thrilled to finally offer fans
the opportunity to fully explore the Cartoon Network universe online with
friends and family.”

FusionFall is an MMOG that takes all
of the best Cartoon Network characters, re-imagines them in an anime-inspired
style and sets them in dynamic new environments. Players create their own
in-game avatars and battle alongside their favorite cartoon characters to save
the world from an epic alien invasion. Players team up with friends and more
than 50 characters from some of Cartoon Network’s most popular shows, including
Ben 10 Alien Force, Dexter’s Laboratory, Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends,
Ed, Edd’ n Eddy, The Powerpuff Girls, Kids Next Door, Samurai Jack, and many
more, to restore order to the Cartoon Network universe.

The game mixes all the action of a
3-D console platform game and all the customization, character development and
open-ended world exploration of an MMORPG (massively multi-player online
role-playing game).

FusionFall is subscription-based but
offers a robust free play area in the “Future Zone.” Subscription pricing starts
at $5.95 per month, with a Family Plan that offers four connected accounts for
$9.95 per month. Discounts for multi-month and yearly subscriptions are also
offered at
www.FusionFall.com.

Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and up,
the Cartoon Network Universe: FusionFall Victory Pack Exclusive is also
available in retail stores for $19.99 from Majesco. The Victory Pack Exclusive
retail version of FusionFall is loaded with extras, including a four-month
subscription to the online game, an in-depth game guide with details of all
Nanos, monsters and adventure paths, and codes for two exclusive outfit and
weapon sets only available in the Victory Pack.